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Vaporizing is all the hype these days. Not only is this a healthier alternative for smoking rapidly gaining popularity, the number of vaporizers available is also growing fast. But how does a vaporizer work? And which vaporizer to choose? The latter is a difficult question to answer, but in the following article we’ll try to steer aspiring vaporists in the right direction.
What exactly is a vaporizer?
Technically, a vaporizer is a device that heats up plant material (which can be any type of herb such as tobacco, damiana or valerian, although most users prefer to load theirs with good ol’ Mary Jane) to a temperature where it doesn’t burn (combust), but reaches a temperature high enough to release the active ingredients in with the damp. Since there is no smoke, there are also no carcinogenic fumes present in the vapour that is inhaled.
What’s more, the taste of vapour is often described as more flavoursome and pure, as the lack of tobacco – and smoke – makes it easier to identify all the different aromas.
Most vaporizers will pass a flow of hot air through the compartment that holds the herbs (which is most commonly referred to as bowl or herb chamber), preventing direct contact with the heating element. This principle is called ‘convection’ heating. When the herb or tobacco touches the heating element or coil, it is called ‘conduction’. As convection offers a safer way of heating with less chance of combustion, most modern vaporizers now apply this type of heating.
What is the best vaporizer?
To start off with a rather bold statement: At Azarius we believe there is no ‘best vaporizer’. As each vaporizer has its own unique features, it’s all about personal preference. It is therefore important to find the vaporizer that best suits your?
